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FSU Foundation - Supporting Florida State University's Academic Mission

Learn about Florida State University Foundation, a not-for-profit corporation managing charitable gifts to enhance FSU's academic vision through fundraising and funds management. Stay updated on current topics, events, training, and contacts. Discover how to access financial reports, information, forms, and policies to support FSU's initiatives.

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FSU Foundation - Supporting Florida State University's Academic Mission

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  1. FSU FOUNDATIONLaura hensley

  2. General Information • Florida State University Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation responsible for receiving, investing and administering charitable gifts given in support of the academic mission of the University. • Direct Support Organization • Manage over 3,000 funds • Serve donors, University staff and students • Overseen by Foundation Board of Trustees • Governed by donor intent, state law and IRS regulations FSU FOUNDATION

  3. General Information • The Florida State University Foundation enhances the academic vision and priorities of FSU through its organized fundraising activities and funds management. The FSU Foundation accomplishes its mission by: • Fostering relationships with alumni and friends, advocating charitable giving, and raising funds on behalf of FSU; • Soliciting contributions for academic purposes as part of FSU’s overall advancement effort; • Investing and disbursing funds to meet current and future needs of FSU; and • Strengthening relationships with donors to FSU. FSU FOUNDATION

  4. Current Topics & Events • Investment Returns • Endowment value has decreased by 25% ($100 million) • Spending from endowments will be maintained at 4% annually (1% per quarter) through June 30, 2009 • Assessing impact of market returns on future endowment spending • New Donor Database – Raisers Edge • Implemented May 1, 2008 • Combined donor data from the Foundation, Boosters, Alumni and Ringling • Supports oneFSU Online Community FSU FOUNDATION

  5. Training & Job Aids • Visit our website http://foundation.fsu.edu • Information • Forms • Policies and Procedures • Web Report User Guide • Provided when access granted to web reports • Contact Mary McMillian at mmcmillian@foundation.fsu.edu or 644-8626 for additional copies • Disbursement Policy • Details what Foundation funds may be used for and how to complete a disbursement request • Contact Lynda Williams at lwilliams@foundation.fsu.edu or 644-0751 if you have questions FSU FOUNDATION

  6. Training & Job Aids http://foundation.fsu.edu

  7. Reporting Tools • Foundation Web Reports • https://reports.foundation.fsu.edu • Financial Reports • Updated nightly • Transactions for previous month posted through 10th workday • Use to reconcile transactions processed through Foundation • Form to request access to financial reports at http://foundation.fsu.edu - Internal Business Forms • Weekly Gift Reports • Contact Mary Ellen Balducci at mbalducci@foundation.fsu.edu for access FSU FOUNDATION

  8. Contacts & Location • Website: http://foundation.fsu.edu • Main Phone Line: 644-6000 • Key Contacts • Jerry Ganz Chief Financial Officer • Laura Hensley Accounting Director • Mary Ann Parks Financial Statements/Alumni • Lynda Williams Disbursements Supervisor • Corey Cameron General Accounting/Advances • Tammy Lavine Investments Accounting Manager • Janine Welch Funds Manager • Mary Woodworth Gifts/State Match FSU FOUNDATION

  9. Contacts & Location (cont.) Departmental Directory: http://foundation.fsu.edu/community/Page.aspx?pid=1085 Location: Innovation Park - FSU Research Foundation Building B, Suite 300 FSU FOUNDATION

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